CA-MBA PROGRAM

BUILD Academy

Cohort-based business education designed to strengthen fundamentals, build leadership, and create a clear pathway to growth.

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6 weeks
Incubator
8 weeks
Accelerator
Custom
Needs-based cohorts
Quarterly
Minimum cadence
What BUILD Academy Is

Build capability, not just information.

BUILD Academy is CA-MBA’s flagship cohort-based business education program. Every cohort is custom-made to fit the needs of the small business owners in the room—so the learning is practical, relevant, and immediately usable.

6-Week Incubator

Build your foundation.

For early-stage businesses that need the fundamentals, structure, and clarity to build a strong foundation.

8-Week Accelerator

Prepare for growth.

For established businesses ready to tighten operations, strengthen leadership, and pursue growth opportunities.

Who It’s For

Designed around the people in the room.

BUILD Academy meets you where you are—then builds the next layer of capability.

Minority, women, veteran, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses
Early-stage to established small businesses
Owners preparing for certifications, contracting, or growth
Nonprofits building operational strength
The BUILD Framework

Five pillars. One practical pathway.

The program is structured around five pillars—so owners build capability, not just information.

01

Business

Your model, offer clarity, pricing, and the fundamentals that keep you profitable.

02

Uplift

Leadership, confidence, and the mindset + habits that sustain execution.

03

Innovation

Systems, tools, and process improvements that save time and reduce friction.

04

Leadership

How you communicate, lead people, and build credibility with partners and decision-makers.

05

Development

Growth planning, readiness, and a pathway to opportunities including certifications, contracting, and partnerships.

What You Leave With

A clearer plan. Stronger fundamentals. A pathway forward.

We focus on needs vs. wants and measurable progress— revenue readiness, operational clarity, and the ability to pursue real opportunities.

  • Clearer offer and pricing decisions
  • Stronger operational systems — time, money, and process
  • Readiness for certifications and contracting pathways
  • Better communication and leadership confidence
Program Components
01 — Weekly Sessions Cohort sessions that teach the fundamentals and translate them into action steps.
02 — Coaching Coaching support to problem-solve your real business constraints.
03 — Templates + Tools Practical resources released throughout the cohort to support execution.
04 — Graduation + Visibility Cohorts graduate with community visibility— often with elected officials and partners present.
Business Advocacy Session

Included in both the 6-week Incubator and 8-week Accelerator. Learn how policy and decision-making can impact day-to-day operations, and how to show up effectively with a solutions-forward voice.

Next Cohort

Ready to build what’s next?

Send your name, email, business or nonprofit, and what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll reply with the next cohort start date, which cohort is the best fit, and eligibility details.